Didn't realize that there were different experiences for different groups on the same ship, I was under the impression that you would eat in a large dining room, like on a cruise ship, and then view a show. That was not the case for us, although it was for some. My wife and I arrived early and were shuttled to the lower bow of the ship... a smaller room with about 20 tables. The room was old and dirty. There was a sole guitar player, prior to eating, The food was fairly good... but the show that followed, performed by two amateurs and two waitresses, was painful to watch. On top of that, many of the diners got seasick. The rest of the ship has private parties and different shows. The whole experience was not what we expected and was quite disappointing to us and others around us... we all couldn't wait to get off the ship. A waste of $200+... save your money, or go to a Luau.